Kansas Talking Books staff share with you what they've been reading this month. Maybe you'll find your next read from their selections. Don't forget these books are all available from BARD, Braille and Audio Reading Download, a free download library service provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to all Kansas Talking Books patrons. Learn more at https://library.ks.gov/talking-books/bard.
Michael Lang, Director
DB 104866 Wizard and glass: Dark Tower, book 4 by Stephen King
Roland and his band continue their quest for the Tower by following a beam of energy. Roland also, in a flashback, narrates the tale of his first love, Susan Delgado. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 1997.
Also available in braille as BRG02219.
DB 104868 Wolves of the Calla: Dark Tower, book 5 by Stephen King
Roland and his companions continue their quest to the Dark Tower. In the village of Calla Bryn Sturgis, they meet disgraced priest Father Callahan, who asks for help against the kidnapping wolves. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2003.
Also available in braille as BRG02067.
Dylan Calhoon, Patron Services Manager
DB 82848 A knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The tales of Dunk and Egg series, books 1-3 by George R. R. Martin
Sir Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and his squire Egg (one day to be King Aegon Targaryen) go on adventures. Three novellas explore the history of the Seven Kingdoms, many years before the events told in the epic series A Song of Ice and Fire. Some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2015.
Maggie Witte, Outreach Librarian
DB 129758 Immortally yours: Argeneau, book 26 by Lynsay Sands
"One hundred and twenty-five years is a long time to nurse a crush. That's how long it's been since Beth Argenis first met Cullen "Scotty" MacDonald and he instantly became the star of her most X-rated dreams. Back then, he was rescuing her from a Rogue Immortal. Now Beth's a Rogue Hunter--a damn good one. She doesn't need saving anymore, despite what Scotty thinks. What she does need is the fierce, wild desire that finally erupts between them. Scotty has hesitated to claim Beth as his own. But one explosive kiss confirms what he's long suspected: She's his life mate. But Beth is tough, fearless, beautiful...and in immortal danger. Unless he wants to lose her forever, he'll have to rethink everything he once believed about love and destiny as well as confront an enemy who's terrifyingly close."-- From publisher. -- Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB 130000 Twice bitten: Argeneau, book 27 by Lynsay Sands
"For someone who's been around for over a hundred and forty years, immortal Elspeth Argeneau hasn't done a whole lot of living. Now that she's moved away from her controlling mother, she's tracking down rogue vampires and enjoying some overdue freedom. A fling would be fun. A life mate can wait. Yet to Elspeth's surprise, her landlady's hot grandson checks both boxes. Wyatt fell instantly in love with Elspeth four years ago. He's stunned to run into her again, especially as she has no memory of him. Then again, there are a lot of things about Elspeth that don't make sense, like the miraculous speed with which her wounds heal. And the chemistry that transforms every touch into an explosion of desire. But with mysterious "accidents" besieging Elspeth, the ex-Special Forces soldier appoints himself her bodyguard. But time is running out to uncover the truth about her enemies--and rediscover the man determined to love her for eternity."-- From publisher. -- Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB 130320 Vampires like it hot: Argeneau, book 28 by Lynsay Sands
""Vampires ... " When Raffaele Notte pulls a barely dressed, disoriented woman from the ocean, the last thing he expects is for her to utter that word. The immortal has come to the island resort to help his cousin, but now, it seems, there are rogue vampires dining on unsuspecting tourists. And he soon realizes that not only is Jess a target, she's also the life mate he's been waiting for ... Vampires are real. Jess would've never believed it until she saw them with her own eyes. She knows she has to get off the island, and her gallant rescuer has offered to help. There's something about Raffaele that's unlike any man she has ever met, and his touch sends pleasure through her that is beyond all imagining. But when Jess discovers who he really is, will she risk life as she knows it for a chance of forever by his side?" -- From publisher. -- Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB 130690 The trouble with vampires: Argeneau, book 29 by Lynsay Sands
"Irresistible desire and thrilling suspense combine in this electrifying new Argeneau novel from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands. For close to three thousand years the imposing, impossibly handsome Santo Notte has fought in armies across the world and battled his own, more personal enemies. Of all the places he might expect to encounter his life mate, a quiet corner of upstate New York doesn't seem likely. But as soon as he makes contact with history professor Petronella Stone, while hunting down a suspected rogue immortal, he knows that she will be the greatest adventure of his eternal life. He expects her to be surprised, confused, even overwhelmed. What he doesn't expect is that Pet has a secret history of her own. There's no mistaking the mind-blowing, mutual pleasure they share. But as Pet struggles to protect her nephew from a danger lurking too close to home, Santo realizes there's another threat to her safety--him. And claiming their passionate future will be impossible until he leaves his past behind, forever ..." -- From publisher. -- Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB 57755 Touching the void: the true story of one man's miraculous survival by Joe Simpson
Mountain climber recounts his harrowing 1985 survival story of plunging off an Andean ice ledge, forcing his partner, Simon Yates, to cut the rope binding them. Describes Simpson's grueling descent with a broken leg and Yates's emotional turmoil believing his friend dead. Some strong language. Bestseller. 1988.
Troy Arndt, Circulation Clerk
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DB 29012 A prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
When he was eleven years old, Owen Meany hit a foul ball that struck and killed the mother of his best pal, Johnny Wheelwright the story's narrator. Thereafter, Owen believes himself to be an instrument of God. What happens to the two pals after that accident is extraordinary and terrifying. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Book club selection.
DB 21531 The cider house rules by John Irving
Set in rural Maine at the turn of the century, this is the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch, saint, obstetrician, orphanage director, ether addict, and abortionist. His medical practices are hindered and abetted by his favorite orphan, Homer Wells. The novel is based on documents left by the author's physician grandfather. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985.
DB 11764 The world according to Garp by John Irving
The fictional life and times of T.S. Garp, famous writer and son of Jenny, an early feminist leader. Named after a father he never sees, Garp grows up to be a fiercely independent, determined individual and his mother's equal. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1978.